Weird question about my scale.. lol?

Question

When my scale is on the carpet I weigh 5 pounds less than when it is on the hardwood floor lol which one is correct?

Answer 1

Wish I could tell you the lower reading, but your scales are most accurate on a hard surface. The carpet's padding is absorbing some of you weight, which gives you the inaccurate reading. The scales sink into the carpet the equivelant of 5lbs in your case.